Musical Things To Do...

The Rotch-Jones-Duff (RJD) House & Garden Museum invites you to join them on Wednesday, July 31 in their gardens for an evening of music with local artist Carlin Tripp.

Whether performing one of his original songs or an eclectic mix of Folk Americana covers, this musician's rhythmic acoustic styling and smooth vocals are sure to entertain old and young alike!

Bring a picnic and blanket and sit on the grass or under the terrace tent in the seating provided. The gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert starts at 7 p.m. $10 donation is encouraged!

The museum is located at 396 County St., New Bedford. For additional information, contact the museum at (508) 997-1401 or visit their website at www.rjdmuseum.org.

'Best of Broadway'

On Friday, Aug. 2, the Marion Concert Band will continues its Friday evening concert series with a program of music from the Broadway stage. The program includes highlights from some of Broadway's most memorable shows, including Alford's The Purple Carnival March, the Broadway Show-Stoppers Overture, Puccini's O Mio Babbino Caro and People (from Funny Girl) performed by soprano Tracy Gendreau, plus Selections from Wicked and West Side Story, The Showman, and Akers' Opening Night on Broadway.

The free concert, under the direction of Tobias Monte, will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Robert Broomhead Bandstand, Island Wharf, Front Street in Marion.

Spinner Publications celebrates its new book, A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1 (1602-1925), with a book signing party at Gallery X, 169 William St., New Bedford, on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Throughout the evening, the book's five authors, Joseph Thomas, Alfred Saulniers, Natalie White, Marsha McCabe and Jay Avila, will sign both cloth-covered and paperback books. The public is invited to attend free of charge and enjoy light fare, refreshments and musical entertainment by singer and keyboardist, Newby Grace.

At 9 p.m., guests will be treated to a sneak preview of the film, "New Bedford Through the Years" — a montage of vintage film clips made between 1919 and 1963, and edited for Spinner by local photographer John Robson. The film features exciting footage of downtown street scenes, trolley rides, waterfront activity, factory interiors, parades, and more.

For more information, contact Spinner Publications at (508) 994-4564, visit www.spinnerpub.com or look up Spinner Publications on Facebook.

Just in time for the dog days of summer, The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (The Z) announces the appearance of legendary classic rockers Three Dog Night on Friday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets for Three Dog Night are $35 to $59 and are available by phone, online, or in person at the box office. The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center's box office is located at 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, and open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and one hour before each performance. For more information and a complete listing of shows, visit www.zeiterion.org.

is coming to The Z Sept. 28

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center and the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra are teaming up to bring one of the hottest TV and Broadway stars to New Bedford. Emmy-, Tony- and Golden Globe-nominated star of Fox TV's hit series Glee, Matthew Morrison, will perform at the Zeiterion with the NBSO Saturday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. in A Gleeful Gala: An Evening with Glee Star Matthew Morrison and The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra.

Audiences will delight in the very best song and dance of Broadway when Matthew Morrison takes the stage with the spectacular NBSO in a David MacKenzie-led performance!

A Gleeful Gala continues during a post-performance cocktail reception at The Z. Funds from the reception will benefit the performance and education programs at The Z.

The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center's box office is located at 684 Purchase St., New Bedford, Box office hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and one hour before each performance. For more information and a complete listing of shows, visit www.zeiterion.org.